Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Envirosax giveaway!

I am a huge fan of Envirosax, so I was super excited when they contacted me and asked if I would like a sample and have a giveaway on my blog!

They sent me one of their organic bamboo bags. I love the texture of the bamboo and I love that it is 100% biodegradable and 100% sustainable.

So would you like to win one of these awesome Envirosax bags? Just leave me a comment on this blog post telling me what you will carry in your Envirosax bag! I will pick the two best comments... so have fun with it! I'll leave it open until Friday at midnight and announce the winner here on Saturday!

UPDATE: I can't believe how many comment entries I got! I am reading them and will post the winner as soon as I can!

107 comments:

I would use the bag to take with me all the props I need (hats, cards with pictures with daily situations on them, balls) for the improvisational theatre course that I'm giving. It's called: (Improv)e your English and it is meant for people to learn to overcome their fear of speaking in a foreign language, to dare make mistakes and to improvise. I enjoy your blog very much! keep up the good work!

I love your blog! I would carry: notes and random things the kids need for school, healthy snacks so I don't get tempted to buy fast food, books(!) to read, handt craft supplies (like the crochet project that is long overdue), and essentials like sunscreen, bandaids, kleenex, and Advil!

Super cute bags!!! Looks like a perfect knitting bag to me! Of course, in my world a knitting bag carries not only my knitting and knitting paraphenalia, but also mail, to do lists, directions (to places like a new friend's house and my divorce lawyer's office), my lunch when I'm going to work (I knit on my lunch break), books I'm reading or have just bought, sometimes wine...Yeah. Truth is my "knitting bag" is pretty much always a catch all and I love it.

I would take it to the library where we usually have a stack of DVDs and books on hold. Of course having a 2.5 year old means that the bag would also contain a hat, mitts and coat that I would pick off the library floor as she strips while running to play with the toys!

As a grandmother to 7, a full time college student and works full time. Here is my list.Wipes for little mouths.Leash for my "Sugar" puppy.Snacks for both, children and puppy.BooksIPodWalletEmployee phone list.Cell phoneThe love notes from my husband, which I keep all of them with me at all times to read when I feel blue. Love the blog!!Pepi

I would use the bags for my groceries, to bring with me to school instead of my tote bag, to carry my knitting around, to throw things in to go home for the weekend, and so on and so on. I'm sure I could find lots of uses for them.

I would use the bag to bring things to work, like my lunch, notebooks, the Kambucha I drink every day (everyone needs antioxidants!), and something heavy so I can use it as a weapon when someone elbows me on the subway :)

Everything! It looks like the perfect size for taking things to work, a quick stop at the grocery, walking to the farmers market, a weekend away, and I think my cat would probably love to get in the bag, too!

I'd take jars of red jelly to eat on the moonAnd peaches to suck as I fly past the sun,Plenty of choc bars for shooting past stars,And cupcakes to give to my new friends on Mars,I'd gaze back at the earth, and smile and relax'Cos I'm carrying my snacks in Envirosax!

I would use it to carry my stuff to work -- my kids' cups and blankets for day care (day care's at work), my lunch, my book to read at lunch, my handmade baby and kid stuff I sell on Etsy (there's a post office at work), a pair of shoes to change into at work and whatever I've baked for my coworkers (I'll send a photo of the baked good in the bag if I win!).

EVERYTHING! I am a young working/nursing student mommy, who loves to spend time with my husband, toddler daughter and baby pug Bella, so I carry everything for all four of us! I have been trying to make a list of some of the things that I would carry, but we do all kinds of things together so I keep thinking of all the possibilities and the list is just way too long!

I would probably not be the only person in my house to use one of those bags. We have a collection of re-usable grocery bags that we take shopping to do our little part to save the planet. And this year my husband and I are growing our first vegetable garden! Of course, we got a little ambitious and now we have 45 squash/cucumber/watermelon/cantaloupe plants alone. Not to mention the tomatoes, radishes, carrots, tomatillos, red bell, cayenne, and jalapeno peppers, potatoes and onions. So we could also use that bag to haul vegetables to and from the back corner of the yard and the house!

I don't have an extra bag, so when I go to the weekly farmer's market on Sundays, I end up either 1) carrying a bunch of fruit & veggies in my hands, going from booth to booth, dropping some as I go or 2) stashing everything in my purse haphazardly, which can cause some bruising.

I would use it when I am at the mall to keep all my new purchases in - save myself and the planet from all those shopping bags piling up in my house. It would also be great to take my lunch to work in!

I would use this bag at Farmer's Markets and farm stands during the warmer months and for general shopping the rest of the year. I have 2 or 3 other tote bags but they all have texture issues. The generic reusable bags I've got feel so rough and icky to the touch that I don't really like using them. I get the same feeling from burlap - it's like a shock to the system!

I would definitely use it to load groceries in, not only at the store but also Farmer's Markets. I could also use it for lugging my stuff to the gym, or an umbrella and extra pair of comfy shoes to work, or even a bottle of water, some sunscreen and a good book for lounging on the beach! The possibilities are ENDLESS!!

The significant other and I work together so we usually have our breakfast, lunch, and snacks all in one plastic bag. If I had an Envirosac I'd be able to carry all our sustenance for the day in one stylish and ecofriendly Envirosac! Yaye!

I would carry Ninja Monkey and Domo, so they can go on adventures with the rest of the family and not get into trouble around the house. Unlike the one time, when I found that Ninja Monkey had poked Domo's eye with a red pen and was trying to apply gauze to it. That's not something you want to find when you come home from work. Then there was the time that I found

Aside from the obvious, 'groceries!,' I'd carry my change of clothes for the day that I volunteer at my local animal shelter right after work, stash it in my purse for trips to flea markets where vendors are always happy to not have to give away a bag and take it to the local Farmer's Market to fill with fresh veggies and fruit.

These bags look really nice because they fold up into such a small, compact pouch that I can easily keep it i my purse and in truth, use it to carry ANYTHING!

I would use it for absolutley everything! Shopping, work, library, donating, volunteering, picture taking, vacationing and visiting! The possibilites are endless! So great to see that you were approached to have a give away, your blog is the bomb!!!!

they have this in singapore tooo! ive got this one :) (http://store.envirosax.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=EK.B5.D)cute ain't it? i was so excited to see you blog about it but din notice it was a giveaway till i read the comments.

id use it to carry some cloth to make some bags to buy more cloth to make more bags to carry more cloth :) and since its compact, light and convenient, id put the envirosax i alredi have in it so i can, you know..carry more cloth..lol.

I use the reusable bags from the grocery store already, but they don't fold up into a little ball. I would use an Envirosax to keep in my purse for other things that I purchase, like craft supplies or dog and cat treats! Those are really the only other things I buy other than groceries!

That way I could use it, then wad it back up into my bag every time I need it!

It looks so cute and just the right size for my pillow, by big pink rubber round donut pillow, that I just got for my broken butt :-) Fractured my tailbone and they tell me not to sit for a few weeks...how the heck do you do that? So I go get a big stinky rubber pillow and notice they try to make it look prettier by having a flower design around the edge...but really I don't want to have to explain to everyone why I'm carrying a big pink hemmorroid pillow with me everywhere I go, so pick me! :-)

Carrying a heavy load is so much more fun when you have a cute bag to carry it in! This would probably be a full of great books from the library each week - the kids always want to check our more books than I want to carry. I can also see it full of art supplies and projects, groceries, of course, and coming soon.... all the little things a baby needs!

During the week: as a botanist, my pockets are always full of random pens, rite-in-the-rain notepads, twine, tags, etc.... on some days my pockets get so full, I feel like a walking stationary closet! It would be nice to walk around with a stylish bag with all my supplies around the Arboretum. The best part is that the bag is waterproof, which is perfect for the rainforest environment that I work in.During the weekend: I would try and fit as many papayas, pineapples, and rambutans from the farmer's market. That way, both of my hands would be free for me to double-fist a ginger limeade and a plate of fried green tomatoes!

I would use the bag for groceries, trips to the library, weekends to see family, days at the beach, to carry lunch, times I need a bag instead of a purse... I think I'd use it for just about everything.

I'd repurpose the Envirosax as a gift bag. Will fill it with birthday presents and then ship the package to my 5-year old nephew in Canada. This way, he gets his real presents AND a cool eco-bag to carry the toys and books in.

To market, to market to buy a fat fig;home again, home again jiggety jig.To market, to market at a quick jog; home again, home again jiggety jog.To market, to market, lots of food to lug;home again, home again jiggety jug.To market, to market with a cute baghome again, home again jiggety jag.

I'd use it as my upstairs/downstairs bag. The stuff I'm always running around to grab as I'm working or getting the kids down for a nap--my knitting, Nintendo DS, iPod, and a book or magazine. It would look so pretty hanging on the railing :-)

Well, of course I would take it to the store! I have several bags but none so fashionable as this one. I think it would be a great breakfast/lunch bag as well - I eat both of those meals at work and it's far less dangerous to keep them in a separate bag than to cram the food into my purse. One exploded yogurt is enough for me, thank you very much! Ooh, I could also use it to tote around my pink Nintendo DS with all it's games. Lots of uses for these little guys!

I'd use mine to carry the clothes I am about to clean out of my closet to the consignment and thrift stores. Donating and buying used clothing is a greener (and more budget-conscious) way to feed my shopping cravings!

Hmm... It would sadly probably end up being used to tote my teaching supplies and instruments to and fro between the several schools in which I am the music teacher - which is a good life for a bag, although not the one I might want.

In an ideal world, I will bring it on my honeymoon in July to hold and conceal my camera, wallet, sunscreen and flipflops... and possibly some souvenirs to bring home! :)

Since I have to carry my baby up three flights of stairs to our apartment, I would use it to carry everything else, like my wallet, keys, some groceries, cell phone, mail and I would still have one hand free for a mocha frappuccino!

I'll carry my Girl Scout stuff to model Going Green for my girls. I would definitely use it to bring supplies to our council event titled Go Green Globally. It's right in the Girl Scout Law: Use resources wisely!

So many choices!Stuff for work - papers, lunch, etc.Stuff for kids - books, toys, snacksStuff for church - sunday school books, kids' books, snacks, toys, etc.Who knows! But can't you always use another bag?!

right now i use my reuseable bags to carry groceries and miscellaneous items, but my faaaavorite thing to carry in reuseable bags is my cat Zebbie. he loves to run into the bags when they're on the ground, then i pick it up by the handles and swing him back and forth. he loves it! no really.

this would be really nice. I have one evirosax bag already and have been meaning to get more to help with eliminating having to get the bad bad plastic bags at stores. So I would obviously use it at the grocery store, also at the farmer's market, and to carry library books.

Lots of things! But I think mostly in the dead of night I would sneak over to my neighbour's house and steal their teeny weenie chihuahua/daschund cross because he is the cutest thing ever! He loves sitting in purses so it would be perfect!

Hi! I am Rochester born and raised and now a Montana resident... (note: so nice to read about everything going on at home!) Being a newly christened montana hick i would put in the bag....

polarized sunglassesfly fishing flies/weights/license(maybe a few beers on the weekend)tamponssnacks for my boyfriend for when he is bored (age = 22 haha)sports brasun tan lotionsnow hat (the weather is very finicky... these will probably be used in the same day)hot pink nail polishwhite outwater bottlecameraprobably coupons i will never usechapstick and hand lotionrandom rocks i like to pick up while fishingflashlight

I would take my bag to Target, where I would buy the following things:

1. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day counter spray (the rhubarb scent is the best, but it was seasonal, so baby blossom is second best, but hard to find, so geranium or lavender are tied for my third favorites!)

2. A small composting bucket - Seattle recently started taking food waste in yard waste bins, so now even those of us who live in apartments without a yard can compost! My husband and I need a small bucket with a filter to accomplish this.

3. Lavender essential oil - I was reading the book "Curly Girl" by Lorraine Massey recently, and she recommends making a lavender spray at home to keep curly hair looking curly. Lavender essential oil is the first of two ingredients. The second is water.

4. A spray bottle for the homemade curly hair lavender spray. The recipe makes 1/2 gallon, but the book recommends toting a small spray bottle with you to freshen up curls throughout the day.

5. A set of two Orla Kiely Sky Abacus mugs - to be used at home with my Harney & Sons Summer Peach tea. Delicious!

I would put the spray bottle and the lavender essential oil inside the composting pail, then put the pail in the bag with the mugs and the counter spray tucked in on either side.

After its inaugural use, I would return the bag to its pouch and keep it in my purse for further adventures.

Hi~ I would use it for my school books. I feel a little selfish after reading other peoples posts though. I can always carry my school books compared to the lady w/the broken butt who needs it for her pillow.(Get Well soon!) Love your blog!:)

This bag would to wonders for me at school. I tend to carry a lot with me everyday. Books, notebooks, pens, pencils, bento lunch, ipod... the list goes on. I have heard that these bags are durable and trustworthy which is something I really need in a school bag! Us college kids are abusive to our bags, but an envirosax bag would stand the torture with a smile on its baggy face! So please pick me, and know that you would be making my daily college life just a wee bit more bearable. :]

i would use it when going shopping for clothing. i find clothing store bags difficult to reuse b/c of drawstrings or strange sizing unlike plastic grocery store bags which i use for kitchen trash (i normally use trader joe's reusable bags for grocery shopping but i occasionally have to get plastic on impromptu grocery shopping trips). actually, the envirosax would be great to carry at all times in my bag for those unplanned trips. my dad bought some envirosax in my least favorite patterns so i haven't been very good about carrying them. i really like the organic one, though!

I won't use it for my groceries, since I already have a bunch of bags for that.

I think that if I won this bag, I would use it as a diaper bag for my daughter. Things get thrown in and out of that bag and it goes through the ringer, but this bag looks like it could handle all of our diaper bag needs. It's got character too!

I would use the bag for my husband's wheelchair. It is hard to find bags wide enough to go across the back bars since he uses a wide chair. He is in kidney failure and I have to keep some kind of bag on the back to carry his urological supplies and various things he needs for his health. This bag looks deep enough and wide enough. It is also beautiful. Thanks for considering me.

I would use my Envirosac for all of my little boy's goodies that I carry around every day - his favorite book of B&W animals, his sippy bottle with soccer balls on it, his striped fleece that has to go EVERYWHERE with us, his plastic drumsticks, plus my little zippered bag with diapers, wipes, booty cream, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, baby sunglasses, sun hat, extra pants, and baby Tylenol. Whew - hope it's a roomy bag!!

now these I would remember to carry with me. very portable. how often I leave the bulky squarish ones at home by mistake. even the little pouch they come in is cute!on a recent shopping excursion my current bag held a 2L bottle of dark green tea, pull ups and fresh italian bread. question is though, is it tacky to use the target bag at wegs? they are much cuter.maria n